Homebrew Dwelf Species Details

Dwelfs inherit traits from both parent races, embodying the resilience and craftsmanship of dwarves alongside the grace and beauty of elves.

Beautiful and Robust

Dwelfs, a crossbreed between elves and dwarves, exhibit a unique fusion of traits from both parent races. Standing around 5 feet tall and averaging about 120 pounds, they are considered Medium in size. Their physical appearance is a harmonious blend, showcasing the unearthly grace and fine features of elves while retaining the bold and hardy characteristics of dwarves.

With an appearance that is both hauntingly beautiful and robust, Dwelfs possess fine features and long ears akin to elves, yet their build is more compact and sturdy, reminiscent of dwarves. Their features reflect a balance between the delicate elegance of elves and the rugged resilience of dwarves. Despite their smaller stature compared to humans, Dwelfs exude a presence that belies their size, embodying the courage and characteristics of both their ancestral lines.

Dwelfs inherit a fascinating combination of physical traits from their elven and dwarven lineage, resulting in a striking appearance that reflects the diversity of their ancestry. Their skin tone spans a broad spectrum, echoing the earthy hues typical of dwarves while also exhibiting the vibrant range of colours seen in elves. Dwelfs may have skin in shades of copper, bronze, or pale hues tinged with red, reminiscent of dwarven tones, yet occasionally they may display almost bluish-white or otherworldly shades akin to those of elves.

Their hair, like their skin, showcases a blend of elven elegance and dwarven simplicity. Dwelfs' hair can be found in an array of colours, from traditional dwarven blacks, greys, and browns to the dark hues of green or blue, or even stark white, reminiscent of elven hair. This diversity adds to their allure, as does the simplicity of their hairstyles, which reflect the dwarven preference for practicality while still retaining a hint of elven grace. Dwelfs may also inherit the dwarven love for facial hair, with males often boasting carefully groomed beards that are valued as a symbol of their heritage. Their attire mirrors their eclectic heritage, as they may favour elegant clothing in bright colours akin to elves, adorned with simple yet lovely jewellery, showcasing their appreciation for both beauty and practicality.

A Long Life Lived

Although Dwelfs reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, a Dwelf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 50 and can live to be 550 years old.

Bhar Ihronsara

Bhar Ihronsara, once known simply as Ihron, stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of its inhabitants, both dwarves and elves. Nestled on the continent of Vrogend, this city witnessed a pivotal moment in history when the tranquillity of its dwarven origins was shattered by the cataclysmic events across the Blue Bay Sea.

The destruction of the elven city of Milathnore by a colossal serpent unleashed chaos across the continent of Milathanoria, forcing the elven survivors to seek refuge in the neighbouring lands. As the elves fled eastward across the sea, the dwarves of Ihron opened their gates to welcome the displaced refugees. In the face of adversity, the two races forged an unlikely alliance, setting aside centuries of mistrust and rivalry to confront the looming threat together.

Thus, the foundation of Bhar Ihronsara was laid, a city where dwarves and elves coexist in harmony, their differences bridged by a shared sense of survival and cooperation. Within the city's bustling streets and towering spires, the cultures of both races intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of traditions and customs unique to this newfound society.

Amidst this newfound unity, bonds formed between dwarves and elves, leading to the birth of a new race - the Dwelfs. These individuals, born of two worlds, inherit the strengths and legacies of both their dwarven and elven heritage.

 

Dwelf Traits

Your Dwelf character has a variety of natural abilities, the best of two very strong and proud races.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1 and your Constitution increases by 1, and you can increase one other score of your choice with a +1. 

Age

Although Dwelfs reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, a Dwelf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 50 and can live to be 550 years old.

Size

Dwelfs stand around 5 feet tall and average about 120 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Dwarven Resilience

You have advantage against saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Sylvan Magic

When you reach 5th level, you can cast Pass without a trace once with this trait, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell. 

Trance

Inherited from their elvish ancestor, Dwelfs don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is “trance.”) While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish and Dwarven. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires. Dwarvish is full of hard consonants and guttural sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever other language a dwarf might speak.